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You may not know it to look at me, but I do like the rain. Sometimes I go outside and stand in it, well mostly just stand. Once in awhile, when it’s raining I’ll lay down in the wet grass and dirt which is my yard; and roll around a bit.

11C Indirect Fire Infantryman – AKA Mortar Magots

My wife thinks I am crazy doing that. Just laying there on the wet ground. The last time she came outside, laughing at me she said, “You’re such a dope.”

I said, “Hey it reminds me of my days in the Infantry. Kind of reminds me of being young and dumb. You remember that Guy you fell in Love with and married?” Then reaching up to her I pleaded, “Would you please stop talking and help me up?”

Duty Honor Country – God Family Work

On a more serious note. The quality of one’s integrity and commitment, the inner passion, and dedication; must persist Always. And most certainly when the weather is rough.

As American’s we ought to remember, with pride gratitude, and remorse; those who made our freedom possible. And we will not, American’s that is – let those trying to end our way of life, our Constitution sovereignty, and freedom do so without great hardship, hopefully ever.

Some reader, having just read that, will instinctively have already considered commenting with some sort of insult or slander of the military and America.

To those readers. “Let me be Clear” to quote the one you worship so, “Here is what we know.” – Anyone who would do that, Is not a red blooded America.

Be a Muslim if you want to be but Islamic Sharia is the epitome of oppression and the Antithesis of America’s Constitutional Justice and Freedom. A quick read of the First Amendment reveals the founding fathers must have realized the threat Islamic Sharia is to a future America.

Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

But Article 6 of the Constitution is even more clear.

The Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2) establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the supreme law of the land.

Islamic Sharia places itself above the laws of man. Above the US Constitution and the laws of any Non-Islamic nation. American-Muslim’s should be able to agree Islamic Sharia is a threat to American’s Constitutional Freedoms & Rights. A dangerous threat to the Sovereign Law and People of the United States of America.

Islam is not religion, It is a theocratic authoritarian style of government which imposes adherence to the Muslim Faith and requires submission to Sharia, Islamic Authoritarian Law.

My understanding is Sharia believes those fathered by a Muslim are a Muslim by birth. Any non-Muslim is not entitled to the same rights or treatment as by birth Muslim.

That might explain all the rapes being committed in Europe by ‘Refugees seeking asylum’ from war torn Islamic Sharia Law Countries. And perhaps redefine the EU’s migrant crisis as an Islamic first wave all out attack to spread Sharia throughout the world.

In America, one has the right to worship or not to. Americans can choose to believe in what ever God they want or no god at all. American’s enjoy freedoms but not without restriction.

There are American churches that can no-longer legally dance with snakes, practice bigamy, use illicit drugs, or consummate marriage with children. Because those behaviors are unacceptable in America.

Islamic Sharia must be ruled Unconstitutional.

Islamic Sharia is the epitome of oppression and the Antithesis of America’s Constitutional Justice and Freedom. The practice, promotion, and advocacy of Islamic Sharia ought to be banned in America.

Carefully choosing my words. Because words are controversial weapons to be invoked with caution. Especially on the 21st-century battlefield of Truth and Social Media. Fearing my words might possibly be those simply of a parrot. I signed up and began blogging on wordpress.com.

I am an American. A Patriot, fat old and out shape but a Patriot none the less. I still uphold my duty and swore oath too if the time ever comes.

And it has. I must do something. Somebody once said; the pen is mightier than the sword. For now, I’ll do my part with words.

It’s early, most people haven’t even realized what they’ve feared, is already ongoing. The fighting is heavy and Anti-American. Filled with hatred, insults and ignorant childish ridiculous name calling.

They Resist truth at every opportunity and embrace only what they are told. They attack and get put down.

Like Whack-a-Moles they just keep popping back up.

Trump hate is one thing. But that is not what’s happening. Sedition is a serious an awful thing. People will say it’s free speech, and it is. But it’s also Seditious and you’ve been caught on video, in prints and digitally all over social media.

“For those who do not know. One great value which history provides us is an opportunity to not repeat the same mistake twice.” – Unknown

SO what, they never prosecuted sedition in 200 years. Who cares? Does that make contemporary Sedition less Anti-American?

We cannot let the mistakes of history prompt, us to repeat the mistakes of history. Sedition is a crime, and its currently ripping at the fabric of America. It’s destroying us from within.

If you want to see the hatred and the Sedition first hand. Look in the comments and reply’s to a Trump Tweet, WhiteHouse Posting or any official release.

I won’t name names but you know who you are. But there are people out here like me.

Sharing and liking and spreading the news and information we come across. That stuff you know other’s MUST become aware of and know.

I’m pretty sure you’re out there.

Do we make any difference or are we adding fuel to the fire? Or are we just fooling ourselves?

Bidding time until we die, or something we are freely doing, sharing the news; becomes criminal. I am requesting some sort of dialogue with a reader.

You may not expect to see more bravery in the land of the Free – but quite likely more bravery will soon be visible in the public arena.

Upon seeing & hearing the rantings of LaRaza, BAMN, Antifa, and the Islamic Sharia preachings of Linda Sarsour and her ilk – It’s clear to me. There are enemies within the USA borders.

The Media and government say that thought makes me a racist and anti-religious freedom. That there’s a lot of bullshit.

I’m old fat and out of shape but the blood of a once young combat medic turned drive on airborne infantryman – leading the way with death from above still pumps through my aging heart. Ever since I stepped through the door and swore that oath.

I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.” (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

You tell me when does it expire? I don’t think it does. And that’s a serious problem for me today, in the Summer of 2017.

America, our Constitution, and way of life are under attack from enemies within. Those enemies have existed for years. Now it’s clear, they’ve infiltrated our government and bureaucracies at every level.

No one I know wants bloodshed or civil war. But voting hasn’t changed things, nor has letters, emails, or phone calls to those elected representatives of “we the people.”

The war of words and meme’s on social media is of no help at all. In fact, IMO social media only fuels our divisions. While the Media is executing a coup ensuring nobody knows what’s true or fake. We’re all convinced the other guy is lying.

I’ve stayed semi-silent hoping our leaders would correct the problems. But they seem quite ineffective, ignorant or inept. Or perhaps they just don’t care.

You may not expect to see more bravery in the land of the Free – but quite likely more bravery will soon be visible in the public arena.

Upon seeing & hearing the rantings of LaRaza, BAMN, Antifa, and the Islamic Sharia preachings of Linda Sarsour and her ilk – It’s clear to me. There are enemies within the USA borders.

The Media and government say that thought makes me a racist and anti-religious freedom. That there’s a lot of bullshit.

I’m old fat and out of shape but the blood of a once young combat medic turned drive on airborne infantryman – leading the way with death from above still pumps through my aging heart. Ever since I stepped through the door and swore that oath.

I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.” (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

You tell me when does it expire? I don’t think it does. And that’s a serious problem for me today, in the Summer of 2017.

America, our Constitution, and way of life are under attack from enemies within. Those enemies have existed for years. Now it’s clear, they’ve infiltrated our government and bureaucracies at every level.

No one I know wants bloodshed or civil war. But voting hasn’t changed things, nor has letters, emails, or phone calls to those elected representatives of “we the people.”

The war of words and meme’s on social media is of no help at all. In fact, IMO social media only fuels our divisions. While the Media is executing a coup ensuring nobody knows what’s true or fake. We’re all convinced the other guy is lying.

I’ve stayed semi-silent hoping our leaders would correct the problems. But they seem quite ineffective, ignorant or inept. Or perhaps they just don’t care.

As friends, we often meet for breakfast. We’ve enjoyed many wonderful discussions about numerous and various things. Recently our breakfast conversation turned to the oft taboo subject of Racism and White Privilege.

He stated without hesitation, and I agreed: Black People, Latino’s, Latina’s, Hispanics, Asians, Homosexuals, Mentally ill, and the Handicapped; none of them chose to be born that way. Nature did it to them.

“Oppression just for being born! That is mean, prejudicial, discriminatory, and just plain wrong!” He ranted. “No! It’s Evil to hold someone’s very birth right against them! Who would do that? Only an ignorant racist prejudiced asshole!”

“Absolutely, you nailed it.” I replied, “How could anyone disagree with that?” Not surprisingly at all, we didn’t agree for long. He always has more to say.

“There’s only one kind of Racist in America, and that’s White People.” He went on, “I saw a video the youtube that explains at all. It’s impossible for other races to be racist. Only you White people have the Systemic and Social Advantages of being White. Except you,” He continued, “the straight white male, that kind of whiteness makes the worst kind of racist.”

“Oh Really?” I inquired, “Where’s that video from do you know who made it?

“Man, Everybody knows.” He explained, “It’s all over the Media, hell man…thousands of College campus’ are teaching it all over the country. The Straight White Male exploits his Privilege to far.”

That explains why the cable TVs shut off, my phone bills behind and ate that bowl of Ramen for dinner? I thought as I asked, “Please pass the salt?” Nodding toward the shaker on his side of the table. You’d think he’d said enough, but he wasn’t done.

Handing me the shaker of salt, He said; “No other human – ONLY YOU GUYS – You’re all such dickheads.” I was eating and nodding but thinking, look who you’re talking to! You know me. I am nothing like that! You’re so full of it, you don’t see yourself at all. “Are you being ridiculous or …”

He cut me off and with a stone cold serious look on face, looked me dead in the eye and said, “You could have chosen to be born Gay, or Black, or Hispanic or some other minority. But NO…, you RAPED your own poor Mother’s ovaries impregnating her and forcing her to birth another Straight White Male into the world.”

I could have punched him! But, like many soldiers with an ex-wife, I’m a graduate of 100 hours of government-approved Anger Management Training. So I just focussed on my breathing. Inhale deeply through the nose out exhale fully out through the mouth.

He just kept yapping, “No one else in history has treated their mothers in this way. The White Male hatred and bigotry is clear! They’re all vile and ought to be held accountable.”

Taking a deep breath I said; “I hear what you are saying and I don’t appreciate, alright. Please don’t say another word about my Mom. That’s a pretty twisted perspective you’ve got.” With a smile I insisted, “And the choice you say I had, to be born this way… White male and not gay. That was God’s, not mine. But I am glad he didn’t make me a fag though.”

“Stop deflecting.” My friend said, “I am not talking about you. I’m talking about the advantages of being born a straight white male. Some people do exploit it! And that is inconsiderate.” He continued, “The rest of the world is struggling and they have no choice. Only you guys. You could still choose to be gay.”

“Wait a minute.” I calmly injected, “Didn’t you just tell me that gay people are born that way, without fault of their own? How can I choose to be born over again? It’s too late. I am already born.”

“You can’t be born again, but you can decide to be gay and be reborn.” He smirked, “If you weren’t such jerk.” For a second I felt like such a fool having another breakfast with him.

Between you and me, dear Reader. I’ve known for some time that my friend can’t hear me. He can’t hear anything that doesn’t confirm his preconceived notions. But to set the record straight; I always thought he believed what he was saying. Sadly, after this breakfast, it’s obvious that he doesn’t hear or listen to himself.

I think his behavior very much resembles hypocrisy and racism. But what do I know? Maybe I’m the hypocrite? After all, he was paying for breakfast. Thankfully we moved on to other subjects. I mostly ate, just nodding my head now and again, until the meal was through and we said goodbye.